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How far is Altay from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Altay (Altay Airport) is 2744 miles / 4415 kilometers / 2384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Altay (AAT) is 3734 miles / 6009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 37 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Altay Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Altay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Altay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2743.636 miles
  • 4415.453 kilometers
  • 2384.154 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2741.278 miles
  • 4411.659 kilometers
  • 2382.106 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Riyadh to Altay?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Altay Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Altay Airport (AAT)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Altay generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Altay

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Altay Airport (AAT).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E
Destination Altay Airport
City: Altay
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AAT
ICAO Code: ZWAT
Coordinates: 47°44′59″N, 88°5′8″E